“During the Brit Milah ceremony, we experience the mundane and the supra-mundane at once; that is, we do a physical act in the presence of God through His prophet Elijah. In this way, we simultaneously experience both heaven and earth. We also transcend both space and time by connecting ourselves with Abraham and Isaac, the first to perform this ancient mitzvot, and at the same time with all other Jews, today and for all time, no matter where they are or where they’ll be. This duty’s fulfillment elevates our souls, and it binds us, each to each, in a chain that none can break. We all touch (and are touched by) the eternal in that beautiful ritual as we lovingly surround and welcome your brand-new baby boy to God’s creation and his Jewish community, traditions and all. Worlds are united..”

– Dr. Jacob Sheff